Sesame Soy Turkey Bowls with Sriracha Mayo and Crispy Onions

Bowls have become a staple of modern dining and for good reason. They offer a perfect balance of protein, grains and vegetables, all topped with a delicious sauce. This version is no exception: buttery lime rice serves as the base for savory ground turkey and tender carrots, all drizzled with a spicy Sriracha mayo and finished with crispy fried onions and fresh cilantro.

Ready in just 20 minutes, this recipe is ideal for a quick weeknight dinner. The combination of sweet soy glaze, sesame dressing and a hint of lime creates a flavor profile that’s both comforting and exciting. Whether you’re meal prepping or feeding the family, these bowls are sure to become a favorite.

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Ingredients

10 ounce Ground TurkeyView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 ounce Shredded CarrotsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1.5 ounce Sesame DressingView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 tablespoon Sweet Soy GlazeView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 tablespoon MayonnaiseView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit LimeView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Crispy Fried OnionsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.75 cup Jasmine RiceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon SrirachaView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.25 ounce CilantroView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) Black PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon (tbsp) ButterView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.5 teaspoon (tsp) SugarView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon (tsp) Cooking OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) SaltView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. In a small pot, combine rice, 1¼ cups water (2¼ cups for 4 servings) and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce to a low simmer. Cook until rice is tender, 15-18 minutes. Keep covered off heat until ready to serve.
2. While rice cooks, wash and dry produce. Zest and quarter lime. Roughly chop cilantro. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise with Sriracha to taste.
3. Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey and a big pinch of salt. Cook, breaking up meat into pieces, until browned, 3-4 minutes. Stir in carrots, sesame dressing, 2½ TBSP sweet soy glaze (5 TBSP for 4 servings) and ½ tsp sugar (1 tsp for 4). (Be sure to measure the sweet soy glaze; we sent more.) Cook until carrots are softened, turkey is cooked through and sauce has thickened, 2-4 minutes more. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Turn off heat.
4. Fluff rice with a fork; stir in lime zest and 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4 servings). Season with salt and pepper. Divide rice between bowls; top with turkey mixture and any remaining sauce from pan. Drizzle with Sriracha mayo. Sprinkle with crispy fried onions and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges on the side.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use ground pork instead of turkey?

Yes, ground pork works well as a substitute. Just cook it the same way.

Is this recipe gluten-free?

The sweet soy glaze and sesame dressing may contain wheat. Check labels for gluten-free versions if needed.

Can I make this ahead of time?

Yes, you can prepare the components separately and assemble when ready to serve.